National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument is a National Monument in New York. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 2 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

New York National Monument No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A cannon crew fires towards a wooden fort. An explosion of fire jets out in front of them.
The Siege of 1777 · Photo: NPS Photo / Ranger Dan (via nps.gov)

About the park

“For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes.”

Active alerts

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

2

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Bike the Mohawk River or the Erie Canal

The Erie Canal Trail stretches across New York State. In Rome, NY, you can tour the heart of it and see its largest feeder river, the Mohawk. This smaller section of trail offers scenic views of the land as it was before the modern era.

Year-round Pets allowed

Biking

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Activities the NPS lists for Fort Stanwix.

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingBikingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnArts and CraftsHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramSnow PlayPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Operating hours

The cost of admission to the park is FREE. Park trails and lawn are open from sunrise to sunset everyday. Hours vary and alternate throughout the year.

Visitor Centers
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: The Park lies within a temperate zone and experiences four full seasons. Summer can become very hot and humid. Snow is common as late as May and as early as October. The fort area can become muddy in all seasons.

Contact and directions

Phone
315-338-7730
Email
[email protected]
Address
100 North James St., Rome, NY 13440
Coordinates
43.2105, -75.4556· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Historic Fort Gregg BarracksMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:30AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:30AM - 4:30PM315-338-7730Yes
Marinus Willett Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 9:00AM - 5:00PM315-338-7730Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/fost/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.